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david.hildebrand@gov.ab.ca; or Karen Raven,
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David Spiess, david.spiess@gova.b.ca or in his absence: David Hildebrand,
david.hildebrand@gov.ab.ca; or Karen Raven, karen.raven@gov.ab.ca) – Wind Erosion Risk”
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This map displays the risk of soil degradation by wind in the agricultural region of Alberta. Wind erosion is
a concern because it reduces soil quality by removing soil nutrients, smaller soil particles and organic
matter. Wind erosion can reduce air quality during extreme erosion events and also reduce water quality if
eroded particles drift into streams and lakes. The map uses five classes to describe the wind erosion risk
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This map illustrates that some areas of the province have a greater potential for wind erosion based on soil
and land characteristics of the SLC and climatic conditions. By understanding that some areas of the
province have a greater risk of wind erosion than others, beneficial management practices that reduce the
effects can be directed to these areas. For example, practices that maintain a vegetative cover (e.g.
perennial forages or crop residues), reduce cultivated fallow, reduce or eliminate tillage, use field
shelterbelts and avoid overgrazing, could be promoted in high-risk areas.
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